9:24 AM,
Jul. 12, 2013

Former 49ers receiver Terrell Owens competes on May 1 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno.

Written by

Bill O?Driscoll
bodriscoll@rgj.com

May marked a third straight month of rising gaming revenues in Washoe County, the state reported Thursday, with most of the gain tied to the bowling tournaments in downtown Reno and at the convention center to the south.

Reno casinos saw revenues rise 9.7 percent from May 2012 while to the east in Sparks, gaming revenues showed just a half-point gain, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board report.

"It points to the fact that very few bowlers stay in Sparks. They understand the convenience of staying near the (National) Bowling Stadium downtown," said Beth Cooney, executive director of ...